New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-11
TIE WEEK ~ SOCIETY.


BALLS. TEAS, DANCES. RECEPTIONS.
THE NEwBOLD MORRIS BALL AT DFLMoNICOs-THE
FlRSr ASsEMBLY-MINOR ENTERTAINMENTS.
Fashionable people now have ali they can attend TO-
The season is last the height OF the anteChrtsas
cayet something 10 90 every night ana alter
noon irrespective of the opera and the theatres too
This Kind Of thing will keep up for ten days longer at
leastLon scattering for Christmas i'll the country VIII
occur it was small piece of good luck for pleasure
seekers last week that the weather fine. This had
much do In helping on the success or the yslions
proof difference IN size OF London and New ORR
Here one big party night is considered great rus OF
evening the usual order OF things.
There was no disappoir connected with the
much talked-Of Nevbold Mos.s ball at nelmcnicos 81
Monday night. Nothing w. left undone to max" ii
gorgeous. Dclmonco's whole place was rented new
carpets put and tie florists had blank checks
SO far as floral decorations concerned. The result
If not novel, splendid to behold Being the first bail
OF the season every lady able to appear IN new
toilette waich is point 10 remember in selecting u'e
date OF an entertainment. Mrs. Newbod Morrss
daughter, Tor whom this lavish display was made to
mark entrance into society. was dressed IN white
tue and silk Her mother was in deep rod velvet
aud count diamonds. After greetings had been eS
changed with all the guests VINO mad not forgotten their
invitation cards. and had therefore been easily admitted
the german was begun Henry Coster leading with Miss
Morris Several conspicuous morals are SAN 10 l"o"
from all accounts OF this baltAat If f. sets the fashion
the ho Is for beginning dances his winter Will he later
than ever; the bouquet nuisance viii he as heavy
expense men this winter as II ever was anu
xat If the Vanderbilt fancy-reSs ball and tie Brady
Martin balls of to be surpass sci,
lie moncos must be hired ion the occasion The family
10 New orkegs There were Astors, MvtNc-tors.
Gallatins Goeles. Edwases. Cuttings Jays sclerner
horns LvingstOnes with tie Dnal e., Schu! cis,
Stewards, De registers Rutherolds, stuyycsants.
BARCLAYS and Beekmans
The first assembly occurred at Delmonicos on Thurs
day evening. and it apparently had none of lis edge
taken of 10y the Newbold Morris ball The guests man
aced TO arrive even later than when they meet
Mrs and Miss Norris it IL 80 when they began
to come. Mrs. william Aston. Mrs Henry Barclay Mrs.
Philip Schuyler and Mrs Arthur Welman received them
The german was led again BY Henry Cos,er dancing
tbese things taken together made delightful ball espc-
caly the supper was particularly goOu even ior Der
monico
Weddings sti take place occasionally but as serious
business is set aside in the most fashion
able circles. At the Church of the Incarnation on
Tuesday Miss Isabel Gillet daughter Of the late Mr.
Hglleck Gillet, was married to Newbold 7. Lawrence
Joseph Get the brides uncle led her TO the chance
rail or thereabouts when the Bridegroom with his best
man. ]. l.. Lawrence, took her hand. The bride was
dressed IN white silk lace tulle and orange blossoms
There were six ushers-Messr W NJ IIotter' l. ~
Gtllet. H. W Hayden, L. Van Nalkenburg r." H. I.
Rev Dr. H. W. Iiowes jr., assisted by the rector Tie
Rev. Arthur Brooks performed the ceremony.
There were a good many people at the marriage Of
Hiss Hildegarle Oelrichs and Richard Henderson, which
occurred at Georges Church on Wednesday nOOn
but 1t was in display wedding. Herman
Oerichs the brides brother gave her away. and h.
Henderson, o. scotland. the best man There were
no bridesmaids, and the Tshers snihced to show the
read the in bis admired way; Mrs William Jay
The brides sister gave aye the s werans OreaA'
On the same day at 3 p IN. quiet wedding Of much
interest was celebrated In the Church OF the Covenant
In Park ave The pastors daughter, Miss Catherine 4
Vincent, was then married TO Benjamin r. Butler )r
Tho Rev Dr. Vincent himself OBLIGATED, and the bride
WAS given away by her uncle, Caleb Seagrave, OF
Providence, l. Robert Butler was best man. ana tne
u,hers comprised Percy Pyne. T. n coward, Ai1eft
Gallup, Francis GreDville and Dr. Allen Butler Inc
brides sister Miss Edith Vincent. IN pink was me mit
OF honor and her dress set of prettily the Dlle tOcc
OF white silk and tulie There was family reception
later al the parsonage
large wedding reception In honor OF Mr. and Mrs
Warren Ward Brooks was held Wednesday evening at
No SO East Forty niuth- st. 1t followed the wedding
ceremony which took place at O'Clock In the West
Forty-second Presbyterian Church The bride at
that time Miss Elizabeth skilhnan. dressed IN white
MORE antique. Two bridesmaids attended her-Mlss
Eosiyick and Miss and six nsers led tue way
Many friends Of both families were present
Auxiliary wedding came off at noon on Wednesday at
No 81 East sixtyfh when Miss Reynolds, niece OF
General and Mrs Stevens was married to Lieutenant
H. f. Hodges U. {. A. The wedding gown was white
French fsiie. trimmed with point General sherman
Colonel Ic and other people either military themselves
or having military relLtiges. were present
An observer who has nothing else TO do. declares that
not q bride OF the week wore white satin
Tie Nineteenth Century Club had rather iveer
injecting than usual Thursday evening. SOCIALISM
tie topic announced, and the personalities eA-
changed by the speakers and others in the course OF the
discussion little excitement among the people
WHO filled the American Art Galleries Oh that OCCASION
Among the guests and members present were Arson
Phelps Stokes. Edgar ealtus Mrs Botta
Ers.W. f. Dnsnore. Mrs Dudley Field. Mr. and Mrs. q.
h. Thurber. Parse Goodwin. Moncure ID. Conway, Miss
Conway and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ewart
The MendelssohD Cleo Clubs Oh Tuesday night
brought together fashionable audience New.
York The music did not begin until 80. but
ct hafpast there a rush Tor seats-none being
reserved. BY O'CLOCK there nothing left but tho
gallery; and later arrivals had TO stand up The clubs
cboruses ell and applause goes for anything
they were we'll sung. Mile. lua played her violin
particularly catching way and was often recalled Miss
Griswolds singing also awakened enthusiasm
Numerous receptions and teas given. Among the
hostesses OF the at these entertainments, called
profanely by young persons OF both sexes take what
you get Affairs account of the crowds that flock
about the refreshment tables Ms Alexander =.
Webb, Mrs James R. Jesup, Mrs. Lucen b. Chase, Mrs.
Q. B. Alexander. Mrs. Edward Mitchell. Mrs. Alfred
LOOMS, Mrs. +. n Goddard, Mrs Ldward Anthem. Mrs
Rogers Mr ssSesn m nas f. Pium%er and
Ars r. T. Woodward.
Despite the various other attractions the theatres last
week held their own with fashionable people At the
Fifth Avenue Theatre Mrs. j. Drummond gave large
party ON Monday night, having among her guests Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Allen. Miss Allen and Judge and Mrs
Gildersleeve At the Casino ON Wednesday night Mrs
Theodore Havelneyer, Mr. end Mrs: Henry Hilton. Jr,
friends about them At tho Lyceum artists turned out in
esSs1 HSs ssHs ssi% Srs aps RsSyS
Cox Constant Asyeh 4d&sop MSheva. ., william lillian
Low. Walter Wsrd, Frank Waller, tye1 Carr, J. W.
alexander, r. d. Carpenter and Walter ehirlaw